To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.
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- Stage
- In committee
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- House
- Latest action
- Aug 3, 2026
What it does
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Earl L. Nolte for his acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II, for which he previously received the Silver Star. It waives any time limitations that would normally prevent such an award under current law, specifically overriding section 7274 of title 10, United States Code. The bill affects only Earl L. Nolte and the process by which the Medal of Honor may be awarded to him, requiring no action from other individuals or entities beyond the President’s discretionary authority to make the award. It was introduced in the House on August 3, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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